Probe Idaho land frauds tied to Barber Lumber deal
Boise dispatch reports grand jury will probe timber land deals in Boise Basin connected to Barber Lumber Co and figures linked to former Governor Steanen and Sweat holdings. Indictments previously returned, statute of limitations debated, 120 witnesses expected. case may span a month. In Fort Worth, Democratic leaders reconvene to set a four delegate-at-large primary reflecting intra party split led by Bailey and Culberson.
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Boise
Idaho
Grand Jury
Botwe
Bolse Coun
Barber Lumber Company
William Ot
Steanen
Sweat
Barber Timber Company
Wisconsin
Department of Justice
No Mane
Whitson
Department Tas
Bolas
Teast
Fort Wokrn
Yeass
Waco
Chairmas Garden
Centur
Benlator Halley
United States
Culberson
T. Mt. Camobell
Garden
State
Bailey
Friends of
Telax Statesman
Te Democrate
Texas
Waters-Merce Ot Company
Miburdiary Corporation
Standard Ol Company
Enemloe
Texas Segislature
Tse
Teane
Batley
Inland Telegraph Use Expands Alongside Postal Service
Negotiations between Inland Postal Telegraph Company lead to a program allowing Inland Empire residents after April 1 to access telegraph and telephone services at all stations. Waldo G. Paine announces the plan as trains in Palouse and Coward Alene divisions will still be dispatched by the Phone while telegraph use continues. The move integrates telegraph and telephone systems, letting the public view and send messages, strengthening the Inland as well as Western Union networks.
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Inland Empire Agatem
Inland Postal Telegraph Company
Waldo G. Paine
Paseer Agwat
Inland
Telegrept
Coser @Alves
Murt Pay Back 625 Million Deposits Urged
Washington reports call for returning about 30 seven million dollars of public deposits made during the money airing period in September and November. Secretary Cor tmiyou directs repayment by Monday as the treasury runs a heavy deficit and pays out more than it receives daily. A large portion of the funds has already been repaid and officials expect the rest to be returned, while the treasury also seeks to erase the work balance and stabilize transfers between subtreasury offices.
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Pante
Washington
Mar
Cor Tmiyou
Ansretary Vendeavor- Ing
Erie Road Cuts Wages Amid Brotherhood Protests
In New York on March 21, reports say the Erie Railroad will reduce wages of segments workers starting tomorrow. The Brotherhoods claim further cuts are planned and plan to confer with the wage board in New York to discuss work conditions and compensation.
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Brotherhood
New York
Mar
Erie
Delegates to Eighteenth Congressional District Convention
Wanville Til Mar 31 delegates gathered in Denville, home city and district of Jonegh G. Cannon. Two members were to be elected to the national convention and instructed to vote.
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Caumem
Wanville
Til
Gre
Denville
Jonegh G. Cannon
Jury verdict favors defendants in Milwaukee road land case
The Milwaukee Road land condemnation suit against A Darknell T B Campbell and M A Phelps ended with a verdict for the defendants. Darknell awarded 6875 Phelps 4050 Campbell 2170. The case closes the term, court adjourns to September with Judge Wood presiding at Wallace.
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Milwaukee Road
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
A. Darknoll
T. B. Campbell
M.A. Phelps
Railway Company
St. Maries
Ince
A. Darknell
T. B. Camp
Dean
Nias Bean
Wood
Wallace
Morotne
Hall Carrines Examination for City Carriers Result
Eight applicants sat a civil service test at the Central School building for carrier positions on May routes. Names could not be learned due to temporary rule constraints. The exam covered arithmetic, letter writing, penmanship, geography, and reading original handwriting with typed letters. Successful applicants will be made on the new free delivery routes in the city.
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Cie Tentral
Carriera
Dlaclons
Astm
Itn
Puget Sound Passenger Service Cut By Harriman Group
Tacoma Washington dispatch reports Harriman interests control transcontinental passenger traffic to Puget Sound and Grays Harbor. John M. Beott of Oregon Short Line and Southern Pacific visited Tacoma and Beattie to withdraw tickets. Until the Portland Tacoma extension is rebuilt, Harriman may operate routes via Great Northern or Northern Pacific through Spokane. Local office staff to be reduced April 1 due to decreased business.
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Tacoma
Wasc
Puget Sound
Grays Harbor Country
Washington
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
John M. Beott
Oregon Short Line
Southern Pacific Railroad
Harriman
Wrom Tacoma
Meott
Beattie
Herriman
Grays Harbor
Spokane
Berlin presses demand retraction after insult by leader
March 21 Berlin papers unite to demand a full retraction for the insulting term swine hurled in the reporters gallery by Herr Grosber of the center party. Deputies withdrew from the President's List amid remarks about Negroes. editors set a path to present the protest to all parties to settle the dispute.
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Berlin
Provincss
Herr Grosber
Efnter
Bassuse Jonin
Enlang Te Tm
Labor Warnings Stir Calls for Sherman Antitrust Action
A discussion on directing Congress to the presidents Sherman antitrust recommendations continues. Officials consider delaying a new message by a day or two to avoid political costs, believing public interest and labor pressure will shape the administration’s stance on broader labor legislation. The plan hinges on how labor groups and publications respond to anticipated pushes from Washington.
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Washinurun
Congress
White House
Desperado gang member captured after string of city robberies
The last of five young highwaymen was arrested Virgil Pitageraid aged 20 while burglarizing a garden apartment after implicating Fitzgerald as a gang member. Police credited DET Miles with the breakthrough, tracing Pitageraid through prior street robberies that included two pedestrians. The group, led by Camiday, faces charges as confessed participants in the spree.
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Brokans
Wasu
McDermott
Stiles
MacDonald
Virgil Pitageraié
Annue
Atiorner Witagersid
Mpokane Bar
Loomis
Wash
Ferestens of
America
Dabbind
Rik
Destitute Michigan couple seeks funds to return home
A petition circulates among town residents to raise money for Mr and Mrs Jobs Lichence who, aged and unable to work, have wandered the city begging since being turned out by their daughter. County officials offered the poor farm, which they declined, hoping for railroad fare home aided by a benevolent son or friends. Local charity and transport costs are being discussed as a solution.
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Jobs
Michigan
Joseph Mayer
Bernatt
Board of County Cominioners
Bushy
Cmt
Last Chance mine shuts down amid Coeur d'Alene tensions
Wardner reports the Last Chance mine, part of the Feders Mining group, closed with 4 pm shutdown and night crew not reporting. Manager Peeples summoned to Walker. company officials cited unknown factors while workers and town scramble over the stoppage amid regional metal market pressures.
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Wallace
Jaane
Waren
Wardner
Last Chance
Biggar
Feders Mining @ Bineiting
Coeur d'Alene
Setion
Wardoer Diepaien
Peeples
Walker
Nome
Lowopersting
Mersing
Cen
Developments of the Week For the Secretary
Washington dispatch notes Taft maintains lead in the Republican race as conventions approach. Rhode Island likely backs Taft with some support for Hughes. Tennessee appears ready to send a Taft delegation. Congregational denomination alignments favor Taft, with most states choosing Taft except two. New Mexico's delegation to the Chi conference will be instructed for Taft after territorial Republicans action.
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Washington
Marsh
Taftle
Rhode Island
Tennemen
Couret
Cannan
Tessessee
Taft
Maghes
Taft Selegnion
Silver City
Mexico
William
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